This new recreational farmhouse designed by Danish architecture studio NORRØN embraces Danish ruralism and bridges history and contemporary ways of living. Coined around concepts of biodynamic food production, freely grazing animals and farm to table, the design evokes the region’s vernacular building tradition and inquisitively reinterprets the traditional Danish farmhouse.
Set in the countryside of rolling hills, the house is organized around a central patio that unites the wings of the building. With cut out gables that rise from the ground and tower the sky, the building stands on a four-legged structure with each leg incorporating an open gate through which the surrounding landscape can is seen.
The clustered volumes, organized as a band around the central courtyard, are constructed from raw concrete panels with brass-filled joints laid out as a thin grid in the facade. These brass joints soften the overall appearance of the building and refer to the local vernacular where metal details and objects have historically been embedded in façades.
A further homage to local tradition is a steep thatched roof, which traditionally allowed for the storage of large quantities of hay and quickly diverts falling rainwater. Cutting of the roof profile here allows for solar panels, ventilation, chimneys, skylights to be integrated with a clean expression.
Interior spaces are diverse, varying in height and size throughout the building. Each of the four legs is dedicated to a corresponding program. Towards the north, the building consists of a garage and a workshop and facing east. The main programs of the building, including the kitchen, are located towards the west and consist of production and educational spaces, a kitchen and a food distribution area. Supporting the guest and production facilities is the main house with small living units and an orangery located in the southern leg of the building.
Oak-covering interior upholstery spanning from the ceiling, via circulation and staircase furniture to window details, adds a coherent finish and natural warmth to the interior.
